Greater Kansas City Area - Want to become a Front-line Disaster Responder?

Volunteers Needed to Help Families when affected by Home Fires/Disaster

Do you want to make a direct, front-line impact in your community? Here’s an opportunity to respond on-scene with other volunteers to house fires (or other local disasters). Apply at https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=3693&h=956&s=22005 today!

Responsibilities

• Works as part of an assigned team to respond to local disasters within two hours.
• Works with on-scene lead to assess whether additional resources/support are required and communicate those needs to DAT Leadership.
• Attends regularly scheduled team/DAT meetings as required by Chapter/Region.
• Commits to being available during assigned shifts and communicates scheduling conflicts with DAT Leadership.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by DAT Leadership.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to mission of the American Red Cross
• Remains current with all required training and ready to respond reliably when on call
• Able to follow Red Cross DAT and other related standards and procedures
• Ability to learn and use Red Cross systems, in-paper and online
• Ability to work in challenging and stressful conditions such as poor air quality, uneven ground, adverse weather, etc.
• Must have a valid driver's license and/or reliable transportation.

Physical Requirements

• Stand for two-hour periods
• Walk on uneven terrain, up to two miles a shift.
• Work in extreme weather conditions, hot or cold
• Spend hours writing
• Speak clearly on the phone and in person
• Drive in daytime and at night

What Our Volunteers Are Saying

• "Being able to help someone in one of their greatest times of need is a feeling like no other" ~Charlie V.
• "It’s a wonderful feeling being able to help someone affected by a house fire, who literally, may only have the clothes on their back." ~Julie M.

How to get started

• • Complete the online application at www.redcross.org/volunteer
  • Or for any questions contact our Volunteer Recruitment Representative
  • Email: recruitmoar@redcross.org Call/Text: 314-516-2800

Watch our video to learn more: Disaster Action Team Members